Music
The importance of music in the church environment cannot be overstated. It provides emotional depth to the liturgy and increases the overall significance of the church experience. The Bible even routinely invites us to “come, let us sing.” Music and the singing of hymns are not efforts to diminish the liturgy; rather, enhance. Enter the Lord’s house with song!
Music also serves to create a connection to the church experience. A familiar hymn can conjure up memories of life’s moments—moments of joy and moments of sorrow. The music wraps up your heart and returns you to earlier days. Music is a critical part of the liturgy—it is the final piece to the experience of church—its message is carried with you long beyond the spoken homily or sermon.
Friends of Music & the Arts
The Friends of Music and the Arts Fund (formerly the Friends of Music Fund) was established in 2014 by Dewitt Tipton with generous contributions of parishioners and community members. The Fund supports a variety of musical and artistic performances. The Sunday afternoon programs are free to the public, and donations are always gratefully accepted and deposited in the FOMA Fund. The program has presented a diverse array of events featuring emerging student artists, faculty from colleges and universities of the area, and other local professionals.
Mark Your Calendar!
All performances are at 4:00pm on Sundays in the Parish Hall of St. John in the Wilderness.
Banrìgh, Celtic Harp Quartet
September 20, 2026
Tom Keesecker, Composer & Pianist
Harvest, Advent, & Christmas Reflections
November 15, 2026
Steve Newbrough, Classical Guitarist
January 17, 2027
Max Moorehead, Bass Recital
Hailey Anthum Hunter, Accompanist
March 21, 2027
David Wiegel, Baritone Recital
Dewitt Tipton, Accompanist
May 9, 2027